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Pao palembangensis (Bleeker, 1851) |
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| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits lakes and rivers (Ref. 56749). Locally consumed; kept alive until processing, and the skin and internal organs are removed before cooking (Ref. 56749). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||